Reading Activity Term 2 - Week 6

WALT:

- Understand what Matariki is.

- Look at ways Matariki could be celebrated at school.

We know we have achieved this when:

- We can explain what Matariki is and why it is important to celebrate.

Task 1 :

Brainstorm what you already know about Matariki in your reading books.

Task 2 :

Go to this link: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year

Read pages 1-4 and find the answers to these questions:

1). What is Matariki?

2). How did Matariki get its name? - clue: Myth.

3). What was Matariki traditionally?

4). When does Matariki take place?

5). How do we celebrate Matariki in New Zealand now?

Task 3:

Write 10 interesting facts on your wiki page about Matariki.

( Try to use the facts that you have just learnt from the reading )

Task 4:

Matariki is celebrated through flying of kites as an ancient custom of them fluttering close to the stars.

Draw and design your own Kite with labels.

Resources:

http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/matariki-maori-new-year

TASK 5:

In your Kagan Groups, you will need to put your designs together and construct a kite out of bamboo sticks, fishing line and paper.
Your teacher will give you these resources.